OUR WNR MEMORIAL WEEKEND

On Saturday at noon a decision was made by the "board of directors" to move the traditional ride and cookout from Monday to Sunday because of the impending weather forecast.  As this post is written today (Monday), it proved to be a wise decision.

THE RIDE
As we had hoped, Sunday afternoon turned out to be a beautiful day for a ride!  At 1 PM from Casey's nine WNR gathered under sunny skies and temps in the 70's.  We had Bob Z, Jim & Cathy, Gary, David, Al, and Lois on bikes, while Bob R & Julie led on the trike.

GARY TELLS A HEAD-SCRATCHER

AL FINALLY GETS A CHANCE TO JOIN US

JIM & CATHY CHASED THE GEESE OFF THEIR FIELD BEFORE THEY CAME

OUR NEW "SUPPORT VEHICLE"??!!

After departing Casey's we took the Elon Road east to the Lansing/Harpers Road north into Lansing.  We try to avoid the Terry Branstad Memorial Byway (HWY 9) if at all possible.  In Lansing we saw what could have been a very dangerous situation.  We saw a big Harley tip over while parked with the driver and his passenger still aboard.  We stopped to see if they needed any help, but the bike got uprighted by some friends and the couple looked relatively unscathed.  We then crossed the bridge , observing some very high water on the Mississippi, and heading north on HWY 35 towards Ferryville.  We then turned east again on CR B and followed it through Towerville and onto CR C still heading east.  After a short stint on C, we took CR J to the north and on into Viroqua for a break at the Kwik Star.
As we left the Kwik Star after our break, Lois stole David's spot in the lineup, but we continued on to CR B outside of Viroqua.  B took us north again until we turned west onto CR KK.  After a scenic drive through Amish country on B and KK , we picked up HWY 162 north near Chaseburg and followed it to HWY 14 heading west again towards LaCrosse.  However before to got to LaCrosse, we took one of the more scenic by-pass routes in the area by turning onto CR MM.  This county road seems rather benign to start with, but about half way across it, the views of the river and valleys below are spectacular.  MM took us back to HWY 14 again and we followed it through LaCrosse and across the river again into LaCrescent.  From there we took HWY 16 south into Hokah for our second break at the Kwik Star there.

WE ARRIVE AT THE KWIK STAR IN HOKAH

JIM SAYS, "JEEZ, THAT'S A TALL POLE!"

  We left the Kwik Star without Lois "crowding in" and took HWY 16 and to HWY 76 through Caledonia, Eitzen, past Dorchester, and back into Waukon for the cookout.

THE COOKOUT
We were joined at the cookout by Cathy, Dennis & Marlene, Suzanne, and Chuckles (free lunch).  Bob R brewed up some of Jet's brats and we all dove into the snacks, salads, and deserts that we brought in by the guests.  After the meal and some conversation, the gathering broke up about 9 O'Clock.

SOME CONVERSATION

AND PROBABLY A GOOD DOSE OF B.S.

BUT NO ONE WENT AWAY HUNGRY

THE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE PROGRAM
Because of the rainy, cold weather the Memorial Day parade had to  be cancelled and the program had to be moved inside the Waukon Banquet Center.  Some WNR attended and some were involved in the program.  Julie headed up the presentation of the Quilts of Valor, Bob Z was part of the honor guard, and Lindsey and Ella Lund (Wayne & Sandy's grand and great granddaughters) were Mrs. and Miss Poppy.

JULIE PRESENTS QUILTS OF VALOR

BOB Z (WITHOUT GLASSES) WOULD LATER SHOOT A RIFLE.
NO ONE GOT HURT!

On behalf of the Wednesday Night Riders we express our gratitude to those known and unknown heroes who have sacrificed themselves in the name of Freedom.


NEW LEADER
You will need a new leader for next Wednesday's ride.  Dennis and Bob R will be up in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, hammering smallmouth bass.